• Plain cuff links can be personalized with the man's initials.cufflinks image by Adkok from Fotolia.com
  
  Whether you are shopping for your father, brother, friend, boyfriend or husband, finding the right birthday gift is a priority. A creative gift for the man in your life is a good way to let him know how much you care about him and how important he is. Choose a creative gift that plays to his interests and hobbies.
  
  

Pocketknife

• A pocketknife is useful in many different situations, and to make it more meaningful, have it personalized. A pocketknife with a wooden handle may have his name carved or burned into the wood, while a knife with a metal handle can be engraved. Personalize the knife with his name, his initials, the date or a quote that reflects his philosophy or the way he lives his life.
  
  

Cuff links

• Cuff links are an ideal present for a man who is a sharp dresser. They add a touch of visual variety to an otherwise severe outfit, and they come in a variety of materials, including stone, flat silver or gold, shell and polished bone. Personalize the cuff links by having them engraved with his initials in an elaborate font.
  
  

Food Subscription

• If the man loves a certain type of food, find a way to have it brought to him every month. There are services that will bring him different types of meat, wine, fruit or cheese. This gift allows him to have the food he loves delivered to him 12 times over the course of a year. The service introduces him to new varieties of the food he enjoys.
  
  

Terrarium

• A terrarium is an excellent gift for a man who loves nature. A terrarium is an entirely enclosed miniature environment. It might include mosses or flowering plants and is typically enclosed in glass. Terrariums come in a wide variety of sizes that suit any living space. Choose a terrarium made with sleek polished steel for the man who loves gadgets or one trimmed with bronze and wood for a man who prefers a traditional aesthetic.